"Instead of gaining weight, I lost weight. I started going to the gym and taking care of myself. I'm into outdoor sports like hiking, windsurfing, water-skiing. I'm much more active and much happier."

She's also grown accustomed to the legion of fans that follow her... pretty much everywhere.

"Last year, I was like, hyperventilating. I don't want to say I've gotten used to it, but my palms aren't sweating as much," she said. "I love walking up to my fans and saying, 'Thank you for coming.' It's more real."